The Denver Nuggets are preparing to face the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, but they might not have enough players. Bones Hyland, Zeke Nnaji, and Jeff Green have entered COVID-19 protocols as well as head coach Michael Malone.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN:

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That being said, the Nuggets could have a tough time scratching out the league minimum of eight players. Aside from injuries to Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr, PJ Dozier, and Markus Howard, Denver also has several guys listed as questionable due to minor ailments.

COVID-19 is really taking its toll on the NBA right now and the Nuggets are the latest victim. While there are just three players currently out because of the virus, this is how it turns into a full-blown outbreak. We've seen the Bulls, Raptors, and Nets have to postpone numerous games because of infected individuals. Nonetheless, the league remains committed to continuing the season as many teams are signing G-League players to 10-day deals or bringing back veterans, like Joe Johnson and Isaiah Thomas. In a way, it's been refreshing to see old faces back in the NBA.

Denver has won two straight games and took down the Warriors on Tuesday in the Bay Area. They have three contests scheduled in the next five days.